Stakes on each selection will range from a minimum of 1pt ( or 1/2 a point each way ) to a maximum of 3 pts - thus there will be no steep increase in an attempt to smash my way out of trouble during a quiet spell.

Saturday, 23 December 2017

Created a fine impression when winning at Haydock last time. He looks a completely new proposition now and a completely different horse to the one outpointed by Mount Mews at Kelo last December, when his limitations looked exposed. There is room at the top at the moment in the staying hurdle category and today could show him to be right in the mix.

Ran a cracker when third in the old Hennessy last time, a respectable nine lengths off the first two home who could both end up being Cheltenham Gold Cup contenders. He won this last year and appeals as the value call off a 6 lb higher mark, but clearly as good as ever. Confidence is also increased by the general well being of the stable's runners.